I'm nearing the end of my project which consisted of my manual labor of taking up old-growth douglas fir, planing it, and setting it back down along with some red oak for the kitchen. I have already purchased 7 gallons of Bonakemi Traffic, Bona Sealer for the douglas fir, and Bona DriFast stain for the red oak. If someone could help out I'd really appreciate a detailed how-to for applying the Traffic. I have the 18" applicators and some pads for cutting it at the sides. I've gleaned much from little blurps here and there about how to apply it but it would be great to have a condensed how-to where I may also ask questions.
Within the how-to, if specifically can be addressed:
1) Minimum # of people for the job - if 2 what roles for each; if 3 what roles for each2) Should I cut in the sides with the pad applicator before I do the rest of the room?
3) How do I properly keep a wet edge and let's say my wet edge is to my right (I'm moving serpentine from right to left) is my applicator angled say -45-degrees perpendicular to the wet edge (high point of the applicator is on the wet-side and the dry edge on the low side).4) What's a good amount to have on the floor at a time (a river is what I read but that only tells me a little). What is the technique when approaching a wall, just a sweep? I'm concerned with it pooling up near the walls.
5) Should a new river be put down for each pass? How often is this river refreshed?If a detailed how-to could be written out that also addresses these five points I would be very thankful. Thanks for your time if you contribute.